Co-founder of resource center focusing on designing contextualized solutions for complex social challenges for disadvantaged communities domestically and in fragile regions internationally.

Lead efforts in the design and implementation of social and economic development programs.

DAI - Iraq Ninewa Investment Facilitation Initiative (USAID) - Diagnostic process implementation to assess investment readiness of SMEs in the Ninewa region of Iraq and prepare SMEs to meet investor interests. Matchmaking of SMEs with potential investors and supporting complete process of private capital mobilization. Winrock International - Pakistan Agricultural Development Project (USDA) – Assessed market opportunities for financial institutions to offer customized products for value… Show more DAI - Iraq Ninewa Investment Facilitation Initiative (USAID) - Diagnostic process implementation to assess investment readiness of SMEs in the Ninewa region of Iraq and prepare SMEs to meet investor interests. Matchmaking of SMEs with potential investors and supporting complete process of private capital mobilization. Winrock International - Pakistan Agricultural Development Project (USDA) – Assessed market opportunities for financial institutions to offer customized products for value chains in banana, date, chili and tomato. Identified gaps in practices to improve climate change resilience and developed access to credit opportunities for stakeholders in relevant value chains.Winrock International - Philippines Cold Chain Project (USDA) – Assessed adaptable technology integration in local cold chains for improved food security while experiencing climate change effects in Caraga region, Mindanao. Provided strategic direction to financial institutions to increase financial inclusion and to multiple stakeholders to build capacity and overcome challenges of food loss. Capital Impact Partners - Entrepreneurs of Color Fund (JP Morgan Chase) – Supported the launching of the program designed to address socio-economic inequities by providing minority-owned businesses in the Washington, DC metro region with critical access to capital for equitable growth.Chemonics International - Afghanistan Trade and Revenue Project (USAID) - Facilitated establishment of public-private partnerships for Afghan Civil Aviation Authority (ACAA); researched prospects for special economic zones (SEZ) in the country to attract private sector investments; provided advisory services to policy makers to help increase country exports.Winrock International - Cold Chain Bangladesh Alliance (USAID) – Conducted assessment of selected horticulture/dairy supply chains from small farmers/producers to urban markets & private sector food processors. Show less

Professional affiliation with Rebel One - RBL1 as seed investor in early stage businesses aligned with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals or serving the interests of disadvantaged communities. #SocialImpact / #SustainableInvesting / #ImpactInvesting

Business development and project implementation with team providing advisory services to partners and clients involved in financial inclusion, access to finance and private sector development with focus on market assessments, SME development, value chain, agricultural and housing finance. Implemented projects funded by bilateral, multilateral donors, foundations corporations and government agencies.

Provided management support to Chief of Party in a USD 120 million project supervising a project team of over 100 staff ensuring strategic planning and implementation of work plan. Technical support to all aspects of financial sector development at macro, meso and micro levels, designing solutions for post-conflict environment.

Housing Finance Capacity Building in South and South-east Asia (Asian Development Bank)Conducted due diligence of banks in Sri Lanka to assess mortgage unit performance; mortgage capacity building including preparing Mortgage Lending Manual and training material for housing finance

Provided executive leadership in all areas of humanitarian relief. Oversaw program design, funding, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Managed grants and programs portfolio worth $30 million. Led deployment of emergency response teams internationally (Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, Tunisia, Pakistan) and within USA.

Provided advisory services to various clients in following areas: Strategic planning in the financial sector and for non-profit organizations; Market research and product development in emerging markets; Develop training program for housing finance and microfinance; Islamic finance subject matter expertise to clients in implementing projects

Product Development and Management: Directed the product development, legal and Shariah teams of more than 20 members; Lead the structuring, launching and monitoring of housing finance products; Coordinated training programs to sales staff and business partnersCapital Markets and Portfolio Management: Developed credit criteria, pricing strategies and set risk governance framework; Liaised with investment banks for capital raising and mortgage backed securitization; Established working… Show more Product Development and Management: Directed the product development, legal and Shariah teams of more than 20 members; Lead the structuring, launching and monitoring of housing finance products; Coordinated training programs to sales staff and business partnersCapital Markets and Portfolio Management: Developed credit criteria, pricing strategies and set risk governance framework; Liaised with investment banks for capital raising and mortgage backed securitization; Established working relationships with financial institutions to develop bridge loans; • Conducted due diligence in portfolio acquisition Show less